Drone attack targets Russia's Izhevsk plant, prompts airport closures across region
global.espreso.tv
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 12:16:00 +0300

The Russian Defense Ministry reported the information.Thus, according to the Russian agency, air defense allegedly destroyed and intercepted 60 drones:17 UAVs - over the territory of Crimea,16 UAVs - over the territory of Rostov region,11 UAVs - over the waters of the Azov Sea,5 UAVs - over the territory of Kursk region,4 UAVs - over the territory of Saratov region,3 UAVs - over the waters of the Black Sea,2 UAVs - over the territory of Belgorod region,One UAV was destroyed over the territories of the Voronezh and Oryol regions.In turn, Rosaviatsia announced temporary restrictions on the operation of Saratov, Ulyanovsk, Kazan, and Nizhnekamsk airports.The head of Udmurtia, Alexander Brechalov, said that one of the industrial facilities in Izhevsk was attacked by drones."All operational services have arrived at the scene. I will provide additional information as it becomes available," he said.Meanwhile, the Federal Air Transport Agency has imposed restrictions on the operation of Izhevsk airport.Around 10 a.m., the restrictions on Russian airports were lifted, RIA Novosti reports.Two explosions are reported on the territory of the #Russian Izhevsk Electromechanical Plant Kupol. The plant specializes in the production of Tor-M2 and Osa-AKM anti-aircraft systems, onboard equipment for missiles, simulators, UAVs#UkraineRussiaWar️️https://t.co/b3gPoGKtte pic.twitter.com/bvb746f3Yv— Еспресо Global (@Espresotveng) July 1, 2025 On Monday evening, June 30, the invading Russian army launched attack drones against Ukraine.
Latest news
